OpinionMorning JoeRacheL MaddowDeadline: White HouseThe weekendNEWSLETTERSShare this – News Event Ended President Donald Trump said the U.S. naval blockade on key Iranian ports “remains in full force.” Oil prices dropped almost 10%, and markets soared on the news. The live updates have ended. © 2026 Versant Media, LLC source
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Trump news at a glance: president celebrates strait of Hormuz reopening, though Iran officials warn they could close it again – The Guardian
Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned it would will shut the strait again if the US blockade continues, which Trump said would remain in place until the conflict was fully concluded – key US politics stories from 17 April at a glanceIran’s foreign minister has said that the strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial […]
Live updates: Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'; Trump says U.S. blockade 'will remain in full force' until peace deal – NBC News
Live updates: Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’; Trump says U.S. blockade ‘will remain in full force’ until peace deal NBC Newssource
Live updates: Next round of US-Iran talks to take place in Pakistan on Monday, Iranian sources say – CNN
Live updates: Next round of US-Iran talks to take place in Pakistan on Monday, Iranian sources say CNNsource
British PM Starmer under new pressure to resign over U.S. ambassador appointment – NBC News
news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeLONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday resisted demands he resign over revelations that his scandal-tainted pick for U.K. ambassador to Washington was appointed despite failing security checks.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Starmer says he was […]